compromise
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They point instead to cultivated habits of the mind: humility over hubris, restraint over spectacle, moral clarity over unprincipled compromise, patience over immediate gains, and resilience over abdication.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
"It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals' security," the spokesman added.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Breyer often looked to build compromise outcomes, albeit with mixed success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who supported a potential deal through legislation, said “recent momentum behind compromise legislation reflects the urgency and growing public demand for action after years of delay.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
But Commissioner Curtis refused to compromise, making the police even more determined to strike.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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